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EKD 338L

1972 Rover 3500

Brown Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

2,746 mi
Last recorded2,746 miles
Recorded on9 May 2018
Typical for 1972 Rover 350054,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEKD 338L
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1972
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 May 2018 2,746 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 1,491 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 1,491 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 May 2016 694 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 11 Mar 2016 650 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 99,492 miles

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 16 Nov 2013 99,138 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

all steering link rubbers deteriorated

both front rigid brake pipes corroded

both track rod end rubbers deteriorated,just ok

corrosion brake master cylinder

fuel pipes at pump end corroded

general corrosion underside of vehicle and all suspension components

o/s mirror missing

o/s/r mudflap loose

reverse light inop

slight corrosion on doors and arches

slight oil leaks from engine and gearbox

towbar corroded,no eye fitted

washers poor

Pass 23 Nov 2012 98,547 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

all steering link rubbers deteriorated

both front shock absorber bushes worn

both front wings insecure

corrosion front rigid brake pipes

corrosion on both n/s doors

corrosion on brake master cylinder

o/s mirror missing

o/s/r mudflap loose

reverse lights inop

spare tyre flat

towbar corroded, no eye fitted

washers poor

Fail 16 Nov 2012 98,547 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

all steering link rubbers deteriorated

both front shock absorber bushes worn

both front wings insecure

corrosion front rigid brake pipes

corrosion on both n/s doors

corrosion on brake master cylinder

o/s mirror missing

o/s/r mudflap loose

reverse lights inop

spare tyre flat

towbar corroded, no eye fitted

washers poor

Pass 22 Nov 2011 97,918 miles

both front wings lower rivets broken

corrosion at bottom of all doors

o/s wing mirror missing

oil leak

reverse light inop

slight corrosion on brake master cylinder and pipe

slight fray on n/s seatbelt

slight play o/s/f wheel bearing

tow bar bracket corroded but no tow bar fitted

washers poor

Fail 30 Sep 2011 97,918 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

both front wings lower rivets broken

corrosion at bottom of all doors

front rigid brake pipes corroded

o/s wing mirror missing

reverse lights inop

slight corrosion on brake master cylinder and pipe

slight fray on n/s seatbelt

slight play o/s/f wheel bearing

tow bar bracket corroded but no tow bar fitted

washers poor

Pass 1 Oct 2010 97,531 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion on bottom of all doors

o/s wing mirror missing

slight corrosion front to back fuel pipes

slight fray in n/s seat belt

slight oil leak

washers poor just up to standard

Pass 21 Sep 2009 96,866 miles

no rear fog light

Fail 11 Sep 2009 96,866 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

no rear fog light

Pass 8 Oct 2008 96,311 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 95,813 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 95,746 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 95,008 miles

How Reliable is the Rover 3500?

Based on 14,910 MOT tests across 1,854 vehicles.

77.5%
Pass Rate
441
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
1,854
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 693
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 651
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 460
parking brake recording little or no effort 429
brake recording little or no effort 331
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EKD 338L is a 1972 Rover 3500 in Brown with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1972 Rover 3500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 54,304 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Rover 3500 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 693 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EKD 338L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 3500 typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 54 years old, this Rover 3500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EKD 338L registered?

EKD 338L is a 1972 Rover 3500, first registered on 17 August 1972.

Is EKD 338L safe to buy?

The MOT history for EKD 338L shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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